Knocked out Klitschko in Bristish brutal fight
Bristish professional boxer Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua has emerged victorious from the biggest post-war bout held on British soil by knocking out Wladimir Klitschko in front of a 90,000 people.
The two titans squared off at Wembley Stadium watched on by the cream of Hollywood’s A-list.
The British fighter was floored in the sixth round but fought back to drop the Ukrainian with dramatic late onslaught in the eleventh.
Klitschko returned to his feet for the third time in the bout but referee David Fields waved the fight off with the former champion unable to defend himself.
Anthony Joshua settled the biggest post-war boxing bout held on British soil by knocking out Wladimir Klitschko in emphatic fashion in front of a 90,000 strong crowd at Wembley Stadium
Victorious: Champion Anthony Joshua celebrates with his backroom team including promoter Eddie Hearn to his near left
Arnold Schwarzenegger was spotted in the crowd along with former England captain Rio Ferdinand. London mayor Sadiq Khan who granted special permission to host the 90,000 crowd celebrated with the defending champion Joshua
A bruised looking Anthony Joshua celebrates with him team including trainer Robert McCracken MBE and Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn
Anthony Joshua thanks fans for support after beating Klitschko
‘One of the most exciting fights I’ve ever seen. Congrats Anthony Joshua on the win and Klitschko on amazing battle. Hope there’s a rematch’ said action film legend Arnold Schwarzenegger who was ringside
London mayor Sadiq Khan said: ‘Passion, power, persistence, incredible from AJ’. The Labour MP is a well-known boxing fan and his brother runs Earlsfield ABC in south west London
‘World heavyweight champion, Londoner and legend – congrats to Anthony Joshua on a stunning victory in front of 90,000 home crowd’ said the London mayor Sadiq Khan
Double Olympic gold medalist Nicola Adams cheered her former team mate on from ringside
Arnold Schwarzenegger was spotted in the crowd along with former England captain Rio Ferdinand, ex world heavyweight champion Frank Bruno and glamour model Danielle Lloyd.
After a see-saw fight that saw both men hit the canvas, and middle rounds where it seemed the north Londoner was close to being stopped, Anthony Joshua rallied to defeat his opponent in the 11th round.
An hellacious uppercut in the opening stanza of the penultimate round toppled Klitschko only for the determined Ukrainian to beat the count.
But following a sustained barrage of punches against the ropes from Joshua, the referee stepped in to wave the fight off, saving Klitschko from any further punishment.
‘What can I say? 19-0, three and a half years in the game,’ said Joshua. ‘I’m not perfect but I’m trying, and if you don’t take part, you’re going to fail.
Joshua celebrates with footballer and close friend Troy Deeney who plays upfront for Watford United, the champion’s home town club
Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko IBF, IBO & WBA Super World Heavyweight Title’s in front on 90,000 people including Rio Ferdiand, Peter Andre and Hayden Panettiere
An hellacious uppercut in the opening stanza of the penultimate round toppled Klitschko only for the gritty Ukrainian to beat the count. But following more punishment against the ropes the referee stepped in to wave the fight off
Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko IBF, IBO & WBA Super World Heavyweight Title’s in front on 90,000 fans – a post-war record on British soil, topping the previous record between Super Middleweights George Groves and Carl Froch at the same venue in 2013